Nike · 1 week ago
Lead Designer, Energy Ignite Apparel Product Design, Global Jordan
Beaverton, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNike is a leading company in the sports and apparel industry, and they are seeking a Lead Designer for the Energy Ignite Apparel Product Design team within Global Jordan. The role involves driving design vision and execution for apparel products, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring that the designs resonate with cultural relevance and the brand's ethos.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Execute against a defined creative vision for brand collaborations, partnerships, and seasonal concepts, translating direction into compelling apparel product designs
Drive design development end-to-end on assigned projects, from early concepting through refinement, prototyping, and final execution, ensuring storytelling, materials, and details align to the intended narrative
Partner closely with Directors and Expert-level designers to push ideas further, elevate concepts, and ensure creative intent is maintained throughout the product creation process
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Design, Development, Merchandising, Marketing, and external partners to deliver cohesive, high-quality outcomes on against designated timelines
Contribute to collaboration storytelling systems, helping translate partner narratives, cultural references, and creative direction into product expressions that feel authentic, relevant, and elevated
Support collaboration and innovation initiatives by exploring new materials, silhouettes, graphics, and construction approaches that challenge conventions while respecting brand integrity
Present work clearly and confidently to internal stakeholders, articulating design rationale, cultural insight, and execution choices
Collaborate with unconventional external partners like artists, musicians, photographers, designers, cultural voices, and more
Manage design presentations and communicate concepts effectively to cross-functional partners, ensuring projects maintain creative intent while meeting business timelines, operational requirements, and brand standards
Contribute to the discovery and cultivation of emerging and unconventional creative talent, expanding Jordan’s creative ecosystem
Qualification
Required
A strong portfolio demonstrating high-level execution across apparel, and/or accessories, with clear storytelling and cultural relevance
Minimum 5+ years of relevant Apparel Design experience, with demonstrated progression in responsibility and scope
Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training
Lead-level Apparel design skills, including ideation, silhouette development, material exploration, specification, and final execution
High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; working knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign
Deep fluency in street culture, sport, fashion, music, and emerging creative communities, with the ability to translate insight into product
Strong storytelling and communication skills with the ability to articulate bold ideas, defend creative risk, and inspire partners across disciplines
Comfort working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, managing multiple projects and timelines simultaneously
Comfort collaborating across disciplines and functions, with the ability to influence diverse perspectives and personalities to achieve high-quality, aligned outcomes
A culturally fluent mindset, deeply informed by streetwear, music, art, architecture, sport and beyond
Strong visual, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to stand behind your work and articulate intent
Deep respect for Jordan Brand's legacy, paired with the confidence and zeal to push it forward
A growth mindset; open to feedback, eager to refine ideas, and motivated to continue leveling up craft and impact
Preferred
Familiarity with 3D tools and emerging technologies is a plus
Proven experience working on collaborations or high-visibility projects, contributing meaningfully within larger creative systems is a plus
Company
Nike
Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$239MKey Investors
Pershing Square Capital Management
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
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